Marie Chouteau: If you are a STL city or county resident, the Vatican exhibit is only $15 for you on Tuesdays for the month of July, and the museum is open until 8 on Tues. nites! Read more.
Steve Talbott: Another example of great St. Louis accessibility. Napoleon exhibit is well worth the time.
Cliffe Marks: Great exhibits! You can get $2 off per person on Special Exhibition Admission price by visiting www.familyattractionscard.com !
3. Saint Louis Zoo
9.4
1 Government Dr (at Washington Dr), St Louis, MO
Zoo · 240 tips and reviews
Zachary Winnie: Probably one of the best zoos in the country, especially since it's free to get in! The penguin exhibit is awesome. Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, too.
Anne W: Wonderful zoo! Excellent exhibits with very content animals. The views of the animals are amazing, and the educational signage is very informative.
Abigail Jones: It's free! The sea lion exhibit and big cat country are must sees.
Christiana Skaar: Pirate exhibit is awesome! Loved the old sawed-off muskets......
Anna G: Check out the new Star Trek exhibit and get a discount on an awesome star show in the McDonnell Planetarium! Members get even bigger discounts and lots of freebies!
Susan MomBlogger: lots to see for kids of all ages. Great play areas for the younger ones, and learning exhibits for school age kids. Even some fun stuff for the "grown up" kids!
Christine Nobbe: Lots of great exhibits, openings, and special events!
The Artificial: Right next to the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, the Contemporary Art Museum or CAM is a small arts building with rotating shows. Check their site to see if their current exhibit intrigues you.
Paula Madeira: Free and small, but very cool to see all the exhibitions.
Kristina Bohler: Come see our two new exhibits! Both artists first show in U.S.
Jzika Hoagland: "Designing for the other 90%" exhibit, recommended by Bill McKibben, open until Jan 7, 2013. Worth seeing!
Matthew Hurst: This museum on Washington University's scenic campus regularly rotates it's collection, including many more contemporary art shows Read more.
10. Old Courthouse
8.6
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (btwn Chestnut St & Market St), St Louis, MO
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown East · 28 tips and reviews
USA TODAY: At this courthouse, the slave Dred Scott filed his legal battle for freedom, and suffragist Virginia Minor brought her case for women's voting rights, too. Exhibits document both cases. Read more.
Rebecca S: The Dredd Scott exhibit is by far the best.
Brea Simpson: The exhibit on Dred and Harriet Scott is worth stopping in.
14. The Fabulous Fox
9.6
527 N Grand Blvd (Washington Ave.), St Louis, MO
Theater · Grand Center · 79 tips and reviews
Moonrise Hotel: Peacock Alley on the fourth floor is home to an incredible exhibit celebrating the more than 1,500 shows & stars that have appeared at the Fox since 1982. For more insider tips, follow @MoonriseHotel. Read more.
Ronnie Holmes: Beautiful ageless theater. Every seat is a good one. A must see experience for all!
B. Kyle Bass: Seeing a show at the Fox is a St. Louis "must." They just don't build 'em like that anymore...aside from enjoying the great shows they put on, you'll find yourself enjoying the architecture and decor.